what kinds of prenatal is everyone on?

I can not eat 1 -2 hours before I take it, so morning is best time...and not eat after 1-2 hours after...cannot lie down for 30 minutes after I take it, and can not have anything with calcium..(even fortified oj) or tea or coffee for an hour after I take it...I have been trying to figure outÂ healthyÂ breakfast food to have....I usually wait an hour after I take it, then I haveÂ toastÂ with peanut butter & banana...or fruit and water....

Is anyone else taking this type of prescription pre natal vitamins? Â Any thoughts about what to have for a healthy breakfast that doesn't have calcium, milk, ..tea or coffee??? I usually like to haveÂ yogurt.....

Thanks for your input!Â

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HI Everyone,

I am on Prefera, and I was wondering what everyone else is on? Â

I can not eat 1 -2 hours before I take it, so morning is best time...and not eat after 1-2 hours after...cannot lie down for 30 minutes after I take it, and can not have anything with calcium..(even fortified oj) or tea or coffee for an hour after I take it...I have been trying to figure outÂ healthyÂ breakfast food to have....I usually wait an hour after I take it, then I haveÂ toastÂ with peanut butter & banana...or fruit and water....

Is anyone else taking this type of prescription pre natal vitamins? Â Any thoughts about what to have for a healthy breakfast that doesn't have calcium, milk, ..tea or coffee??? I usually like to haveÂ yogurt.....

I was on a generic for 6 months and just switched to CitraNatal Assure. I know I'm not supposed to eat for an hour before, but there wasn't any information on foods to avoid for hours afterwards. I've always taken the prenatals right before bed, which is usually 2+ hours after I eat. The CitraNatal Assure also comes with a plant based DHA pill.

How about some fruit and toast for breakfast? Then you're getting a jumpstart on your servings of fruit for the day.

I was on a generic for 6 months and just switched to CitraNatal Assure. I know I'm not supposed to eat for an hour before, but there wasn't any information on foods to avoid for hours afterwards. I've always taken the prenatals right before bed, which is usually 2+ hours after I eat. The CitraNatal Assure also comes with a plant based DHA pill.

How about some fruit and toast for breakfast? Then you're getting a jumpstart on your servings of fruit for the day.

The CitraNatal is a prescription. It's the brand my ob/gyne recommends the most. The DHA pill help supports brain development, and it's plant based rather than fish based so you don't have to worry about mercury. It also contains the omega-3s that are important. Have you had your pre-conception appointment yet? I'm sure your ob can suggest/prescribe a good vitamin. (The citranatal also has a stool softener to cut down the discomfort other prenatals can cause.)

Have you had any nausea on your vitamin? A lot of my friends had that problem; that's why I just always take mine before bed.

The CitraNatal is a prescription. It's the brand my ob/gyne recommends the most. The DHA pill help supports brain development, and it's plant based rather than fish based so you don't have to worry about mercury. It also contains the omega-3s that are important. Have you had your pre-conception appointment yet? I'm sure your ob can suggest/prescribe a good vitamin. (The citranatal also has a stool softener to cut down the discomfort other prenatals can cause.)

Have you had any nausea on your vitamin? A lot of my friends had that problem; that's why I just always take mine before bed.

Whew! That is a lot to remember. When I was pregnant I took Prenate. No special requirements with that. I am just buying Target name-brand now because it is cheaper. I am also buying the DHA supplement because I am BFing. It is expensive (I think) but DH is a nut and buys it anyways. LOL

Whew! That is a lot to remember. When I was pregnant I took Prenate. No special requirements with that. I am just buying Target name-brand now because it is cheaper. I am also buying the DHA supplement because I am BFing. It is expensive (I think) but DH is a nut and buys it anyways. LOL

I am taking the One-a-day prenatal vitamins, they are OTC. They upset my stomach if I haven't had enough to eat (have to take with a full meal, not just a cracker or 2). They sure are making my nails grow like crazy! It has a regular vitamin, and a DHA capsule as well. About $20 for a 30 day supply, so it's a bit pricey. I may switch to something less expensive next month. We're not actively trying yet, I'm just trying to get healthy. Quit caffeine, taking the vitamins.. trying to eat better.

I am taking the One-a-day prenatal vitamins, they are OTC. They upset my stomach if I haven't had enough to eat (have to take with a full meal, not just a cracker or 2). They sure are making my nails grow like crazy! It has a regular vitamin, and a DHA capsule as well. About $20 for a 30 day supply, so it's a bit pricey. I may switch to something less expensive next month. We're not actively trying yet, I'm just trying to get healthy. Quit caffeine, taking the vitamins.. trying to eat better.

I'm taking the spring valley prenatal, a calcium supplement and a plant-based dha supplement (both supplements are spring valley too - got them from WalMart). It's like $8 for 240 prenatals, maybe $6 or $7 for 250 calcium pills (but that only lasts for 125 days since they are 2 a day) and the DHA is most expensive at like $9 or $10 for 30 pills. There is a lesser mg version of the DHA that's less expensive but I bought the bigger mg one so it was around the same amount in the one-a-day brand. If you want to go with OTC ones, I'd suggest this over the one-a-day b/c they'll be more expensive in the long run. The do include the dha but also doesn't have much calcium. I haven't had any side effects but I do make sure I take them with breakfast since it says to take them with food. I go to the gyn this friday for my annual so I am bringing them with me to make sure they are all okay to take.

Using the WTE guidelines this is what I've put together:

I'm taking the spring valley prenatal, a calcium supplement and a plant-based dha supplement (both supplements are spring valley too - got them from WalMart). It's like $8 for 240 prenatals, maybe $6 or $7 for 250 calcium pills (but that only lasts for 125 days since they are 2 a day) and the DHA is most expensive at like $9 or $10 for 30 pills. There is a lesser mg version of the DHA that's less expensive but I bought the bigger mg one so it was around the same amount in the one-a-day brand. If you want to go with OTC ones, I'd suggest this over the one-a-day b/c they'll be more expensive in the long run. The do include the dha but also doesn't have much calcium. I haven't had any side effects but I do make sure I take them with breakfast since it says to take them with food. I go to the gyn this friday for my annual so I am bringing them with me to make sure they are all okay to take.

When I was pregnant, I took the Spring Valley from Wal-Mart. My OB looked at it and said they were fine. No problems with my baby's development. I didn't have too many problems with them. I usually took them with a full glass of water, even if I was eating.

When I was pregnant, I took the Spring Valley from Wal-Mart. My OB looked at it and said they were fine. No problems with my baby's development. I didn't have too many problems with them. I usually took them with a full glass of water, even if I was eating.

I am also taking Target Prenatals and a Prenatal DHA separately. My doctor has been in no hurry to put me on a prescription prenatal. She said they have recalled a ton of them and the Target brand is perfectly ok. It's in expensive and you only have to take on a day and they don't bother your stomach!

I am also taking Target Prenatals and a Prenatal DHA separately. My doctor has been in no hurry to put me on a prescription prenatal. She said they have recalled a ton of them and the Target brand is perfectly ok. It's in expensive and you only have to take on a day and they don't bother your stomach!

I went to my doctor Friday for my annual and I took along my vitamins. She said they were good to use except to only take 1 calcium pill instead of 2 as the bottle says. I was taking 2 but thought about taking 1 b/c WTE recommend you get 1000 of calcium (I think) and with the prenatal and 1 pill it was only 800 and with the prenatal and 2 pills it was 1400. So that makes the Spring Valley ones get even cheaper :)

I went to my doctor Friday for my annual and I took along my vitamins. She said they were good to use except to only take 1 calcium pill instead of 2 as the bottle says. I was taking 2 but thought about taking 1 b/c WTE recommend you get 1000 of calcium (I think) and with the prenatal and 1 pill it was only 800 and with the prenatal and 2 pills it was 1400. So that makes the Spring Valley ones get even cheaper :)

My husband and I have just recently started ttc and I bought some ONE-A-Day prenatal vitamins and wasn't sure about the liquid gel and the fishy things in it. I know the DHA is good but haven't ever heard of a prenatal vitamin with the omega 3's and such in it. Glad someone else has taken them and it was okay. Was a little unsure, haven't started taking them yet.

My husband and I have just recently started ttc and I bought some ONE-A-Day prenatal vitamins and wasn't sure about the liquid gel and the fishy things in it. I know the DHA is good but haven't ever heard of a prenatal vitamin with the omega 3's and such in it. Glad someone else has taken them and it was okay. Was a little unsure, haven't started taking them yet.

IS DHA GOOD? Did anyone ever asked thier doctor about it? I meant to but keep forgetting. I saw the over the counter one a day with dha but i skipped it cause my doctor never told me anything about dha.

IS DHA GOOD? Did anyone ever asked thier doctor about it? I meant to but keep forgetting. I saw the over the counter one a day with dha but i skipped it cause my doctor never told me anything about dha.

IS DHA GOOD? Did anyone ever asked thier doctor about it? I meant to but keep forgetting. I saw the over the counter one a day with dha but i skipped it cause my doctor never told me anything about dha.

IS DHA GOOD? Did anyone ever asked thier doctor about it? I meant to but keep forgetting. I saw the over the counter one a day with dha but i skipped it cause my doctor never told me anything about dha.

I took mine (Spring Valley Prenatal, Calcium supp & DHA supp) to my obgyn during my annual visit. She said they were all good, the only advice she gave me was to take 1 calcium pill instead of the 2 pills that the bottle's serving size suggests.

I took mine (Spring Valley Prenatal, Calcium supp & DHA supp) to my obgyn during my annual visit. She said they were all good, the only advice she gave me was to take 1 calcium pill instead of the 2 pills that the bottle's serving size suggests.

I take a brand called Super Nutrition. You can buy them at Whole Foods or vitamin stores. They are kind of expensive but they are plant based so I don't have any constipation or any other issues that come along with other pre natals. I take 6 a day 3 with breakfast and 3 with dinner. They don't give me an upset stomach or anything.

I take a brand called Super Nutrition. You can buy them at Whole Foods or vitamin stores. They are kind of expensive but they are plant based so I don't have any constipation or any other issues that come along with other pre natals. I take 6 a day 3 with breakfast and 3 with dinner. They don't give me an upset stomach or anything.

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